Part Three of the “Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series The Holy Ghost also has a great claim on our love for is He not continuously loving us? Indeed He is. And He does so personally, individually, and in the manner … Continue reading
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The Lindsay Clancy Trial: What’s at Stake?
“Bodhran — b-o-b-h-r-a-n — bodhran.” “That is incorrect. The correct spelling is b-o-d-h-r-a-n.” Almost before Mr. O’Neil was finished speaking, Daniel cut in, “Excuse me, Sir, but that’s what I said. That is exactly how I spelled bodhran.” Mr. O’Neil … Continue reading
Meditative Musicians Celebrate Dr. K’s Game-Winning Three-Pointer
Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Julius Erving, commonly referred to as “Dr. J,” scored over 30,000 points in his professional career. One of his most memorable shots was during his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers—a 53-foot game-winner (one of the … Continue reading
Slovakia — Neither Czech nor Magyar
Often confused by Americans with Slovenia, Slovakia shares with that country a relatively brief period of political independence — 1939 to 1945, and 1993 to the present in the case of Slovakia. From 1920 to 1939 and from 1945 to … Continue reading
For the Love of God the Son
Part Two of the “Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series Our Lord became man — became, in truth, all things to all men! — that He might win the love of all. He, too, therefore, has a right to our love. We … Continue reading
Helping Out Those in Doubt
How Confessors Can Identify and Utilize Scrupulosity for the Good of Souls “Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It’s been twenty minutes since my last confession.” This statement is likely to come from a scrupulous soul, or one who … Continue reading
For the Love of God the Father
Part One of the “Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series And be ye kind to one another; merciful, forgiving one another, even as God hath forgiven you in Christ. (Eph. 4:32) Introduction to “The Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series Motive is everything … Continue reading
Slovenia — Land of Bishop Baraga
Slovenia ranks 38th in size among European countries; covering a total area of 7,827 square miles, it is one of the smaller nations on the continent. Nevertheless, it has an impressive history and a remarkable culture, anchored in the Catholic … Continue reading
Assiduous Athlete and Adventurer Now an Ardent Advocate of Alphonsus
Brother of FSSP priest inspired to revive writingsof the “Most Zealous Doctor of the Church.” Steve Cunningham had plenty of suggestions for publishers about which Catholic classics should be brought back into print for today’s readers. The problem was, no … Continue reading
St. Ignatius, ‘Blind’ Obedience, and What Went Wrong with the Jesuits
Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M., once said that the holier a principle is, the more it has been abused, and that of all the quick-to-be-abused virtues out there, obedience is “one of the quickest.” Obedience, specifically religious obedience, is holy, and … Continue reading
Of Schism and Salvation
The past months up to and including the July 1 consecrations of bishops by the Society of St. Pius X have been filled with all sorts of religious controversy in the Catholic world, and every brand and conceivable permutation of … Continue reading
The Essence of Christian Forgiveness
The path to forgiveness always begins with pain. You have been hurt, or else one of your loved ones has. Or, as in the case of Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza, one million of your countrymen have. Immaculée’s Fight to … Continue reading
Nobility and the SSPX
A great many commentators have taken up the cudgels both before and after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated bishops without Rome’s permission last July 1. Some are for, some are against; but most subscribe to a single narrative. … Continue reading
Repaving the Royal Road to Heaven
Beautifying Churches Means Beautifying Souls Many traditional Catholics recognize the name of architect Thomas Gordon Smith, who designed the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska. Similarly familiar is Duncan Stroik, who, at the direction … Continue reading
‘No Salvation Outside the Church’ in Vatican Council II
Editor’s Introduction: Below is a PDF file of a study written by Brother Thomas Mary Sennott, M.I.C.M., author, among other things, of They Fought The Good Fight. Brother Thomas Mary died on June 13, 2005, having lived his entire religious … Continue reading
